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Theories of Personality

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What is the origin of the word 'personality'?

From the Latin word for 'character'

From the Latin word for 'mask' (correct)

From the Greek word for 'character'

From the Greek word for 'actor'

Which theorist defined personality as 'the dynamic organization of psychophysical systems determining unique adjustment to the environment'?

Kurt Lewin

Henry Murray

Gordon Allport (correct)

Sigmund Freud

What is the main difference between 'character' and 'personality'?

Personality is a broad term, while character is a specific trait

Character is a temporary state, while personality is a stable trait

Personality is hereditary, while character is environmental

Character is a moral evaluation, while personality is a descriptive term (correct)

What is a key determinant of personality according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'personality trait'?

A stable quality shown in most situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of descriptive methods in studying personality?

To describe and classify personality characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Psychodynamic Theories in understanding personality?

Focusing on inner conflicts and struggles Signup and view all the answers

According to Psychoanalytic theory, what is the role of the EGO?

Mediating between ID, superego, and reality Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of Psychosexual Development does the child experience pleasure from sucking, swallowing, and biting?

Oral Stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the repository of anxiety-producing thoughts and drives in Psychoanalysis?

Unconscious Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of the Anal Stage of Psychosexual Development?

Self-control Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Sigmund Freud's influential work on dreams and their symbolism?

The Interpretation of Dreams Signup and view all the answers